Fireman&#39;s helmet



Sept. 14 1926.

L. G. WAGNER FIREMAN'S HELMET Filed March 24 1925 m 1 1 I I l I l J u I I u n J VIIIIIIIIIIIII;;II v

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stares LOUIS WAGNER, OF GAKLAITD, CALIFORNIA.

FIREMANS Application filed March 24, 1925.

This invention relates to firemens helmets of the type formed of a fibrous material.

The prime ob ect of my invention 18 to provide a fire helmet which is light in weight, and formed of a fibrous material.

Another object is to provide a fire helmet formed of a fibrous material, which is fire resistant and a non-conductor of electricity.

A further object is to provide an adjustable lining within the helmet adapted to rest on the head to retard the shock of a blow on the helmet and thus prevent injury to the wearer.

A still further object is to provide a fire helmet formed of a plurality of fibrous panels, which are secured together at their edges, without cracking or mutilating them.

Other objects, advantages and features of invention will appear from the accompanying drawing, the subjoined detailed description, and the appended claims.

In the drawings Fig. 1 is a side view of my fire helmet.

Fig. 2 is a face view of one of the panels forming the crown.

Fig. 8 is a face view of panel bmding or edge piece.

Fig. l is a face view of a panel with the edglng thereon.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary side elevation of the panels forming the crown.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged sectional view taken on the line 66 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is an enlarged transverse sectional view of my fire helmet.

Referring more particularly to the drawing, the numeral 1, indicates the crown and 2, the brim of my fire helmet which 1s very similar in appearance to the usual helmet worn by firemen and usually formed of leather, which is extremely heavy, cumbersome and costly. Also the leather helmets aiford no protection for the head against heavy falling objects.

The crown, 2, is formed of a plurality of substantially triangular shaped panels, 3. These panels are cut from the usual commercial fibre-board, which is about th inch thick, more or less, and quite stiff. Applicant has experimented with integrally forming or casting the crown of fibre, but found that it was not practical. In securing the edges of the various panels together, it will be seen that the panels cannot be bent readily at the edge to form a seam due to its Serial No. 17,927.

stiff and rather brittle character. For the purpose of securing the various panels together, I have provided a framedike binding or edge piece, 4. This piece is formed from a soft, pliable, fibrous material such as cloth, leather, composition material, etc.,

which is readily bent and maybe stitched thru. I have here shown the piece a as a frame formed of a single piece, but it is understood that a strip or a plurality of strips may be used. A piece, 4:, is provided for each: of the panels, 3, and the panel is stitched or otherwise suitably secured thereto, said piece projecting beyond the panel to form a seam strip, as shown in Fig. 4. in forming the crown, the panels, 3, are placed side by side and the projecting edges of the frame pieces 4: are brought together and stitched or otherwise suitably secured, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. This is readily accomplished with the usual sewing machine. The crown may be formed of 4c, 6, 8 or more panels as desired.

The brim, 2, is preferably formed of a single piece of fibre with the usual head opening, 5, therein. The crown, 1, is secured to the brim, 2, by means of the lower projecting edges of the piece, 45, shown at 6. The edges, 6, are stitched or otherwise suitably secured to the brim, 2.

A head receiving lining, 7, formed of cloth, leather or other suitable material is secured at its outer edge to a fibre ring, 8. This ring is mounted on the inside of the crown, 1, adjacent the bottom thereof, and is secured to the crown by rive-ts or other suitable means. The lining is provided with a draw-string, 9, to accommodate it to the head of the wearer. This lining fits over the head of the wearer and distributes the shock of a blow so that the head is not injured. The lower edges of the helmet do not engage the head, nor does the head touch the panels, 3. Also, these panels being formed of fibre are very light and strong, and will resist a very heavy blow without crushing and thus injuring the wearer. The fibrous panels are also electrical non-conductors, and will safe guard the wearer when coming in contact with electric Wires.

After the helmet is thus formed, it is coated on the inside with a lacquer, preferably Duponts acid lacquer, which fills the pores of the fibre and leather binding, and makes the helmet impervious to water. The outside of the helmet is next coated with an enameLpreferably Duponts acid enamel,

which hardens and stifi'ens the fibre so that it will resist a heavy blow, without crushing. After the enamel has dried, the helmet is covered with a fire resistant paint of any desired type which makes the helmet fireproof.

Having claim 1. A fire helmet comprising a crown and a brim, said crown consisting of a plurality of fibrous'panels, yieldable means-secured to described my invention, I

the edges of said panels, whereby said panels may be secured together, and means securing said crown and said brim together.

2. A fire helmet comprising a crown and a brim, said crown consisting of a plurality of triangular fibrous panels, a substantially yieldable edging secured to the edges of said panels whereby said panels are secured together to form a crown and also secured to the brim.

LOUIS G. \VAGNER. 

